RN PACU

United Surgical Partners International; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Memorial Village is seeking a motivated RN PACU to join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team. This PRN position requires weekdays only, with some early mornings or late evenings as surgical scheduling demands.

The ideal candidate will provide compassionate post-anesthesia care, monitor patients for complications, manage airway and pain control, and collaborate with anesthesia providers and surgeons to ensure safe transitions of care.

Qualifications

• Texas RN license in good standing.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; PALS a plus.
• 1–2 years of perioperative/PACU experience preferred.
• Ambulatory surgery center/outpatient setting experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, efficient care to post-anesthesia patients.
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications after surgery.
• Manage airway, pain control, and vital signs until discharge criteria are met.
• Document assessments, interventions and outcomes accurately and promptly.
• Administer medications and respond to changes in patient status.
• Educate patients and families on post-operative care and discharge.
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and RNs to ensure smooth transitions of care.
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards at all times.

Skills

PACU nursing

Airway management

Post-anesthesia care

Patient monitoring

Education

Texas RN license

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

USPI Memorial Hermann Surgery Center Memorial Villageis seeking a motivated RN PACU to join our team.We have 8 OR rooms and 2 treatment rooms. We perform outpatient surgical procedures in Colon Rectal, Neurological, GYN, Oculoplastic, Orthopedic, ENT, Pain Management, Podiatry, General, Plastic & Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology, Ophthalmology.Position requires weekdays only -- no holidays, weekends, or call.Some early mornings and later evenings may be required; schedule subject to change based on surgical schedule and flow of the day.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and experienced PRN PACU Registered Nurseto join our Post-Anesthesia Care Unit team. The ideal candidate is passionate about patient recovery, able to respond swiftly in critical situations, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.

• Deliver compassionate, efficient care to patients in the immediate post-anesthesia phase
• Monitor patients for adverse reactions or complications following surgery
• Manage airway, pain control, and vital signs until patients meet discharge criteria
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly
• Administer medications and respond to changes in patient status using sound clinical judgment
• Provide patient education and post-op instructions to patients and their families
• Collaborate with anesthesia providers, surgeons, and fellow RNs to ensure seamless transitions of care
• Adhere to infection control and patient safety standards at all times

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Texas, in good standing
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (PALS a plus)
• 1–2 years of experience in Pre-Op, PACU, or perioperative nursing preferred
• Previous experience in an ambulatory surgery center or outpatient setting is a plus

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following, subject to employment status:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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